Andrea Plate, LCSW

Licensed in California · 20 years in practice

Andrea Plate is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 22904 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1376655167 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Andrea

Andrea Plate is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, addiction, career setbacks, grief, and major life changes.

For nearly 15 years she ran a residential substance abuse treatment program at the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs, working with people who were experiencing homelessness and chronic mental health conditions. That hands-on work shaped how she supports people facing addiction and complex life challenges.

Background and approach

She now sees adults from the general population and brings practical skills for coping with relationship strain, career transitions, and ongoing mood concerns. Sessions tend to center on clear goals, strategies people can use between meetings, and honest conversation about what’s getting in the way. Andrea also teaches social welfare and addiction topics at a West Los Angeles university.

Teaching keeps her practice current and gives her extra perspective on community resources and treatment approaches. Her approach adapts to each person. She uses client-centered listening alongside techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.

Psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused work are used when they fit a person’s goals. People who choose her can expect straightforward guidance, respectful listening, and plans that match individual needs. She speaks English and practices in California.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Andrea lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Andrea names

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Online support

How Andrea’s approaches fit online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. In an online setting this means sessions begin with the therapist asking open questions and reflecting back what she hears to help people feel seen and to clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it works well for anxiety, depression, and stress that benefit from concrete tools and homework exercises.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that match a person’s needs. Over a few sessions she adjusts techniques based on what helps most, so people take an active role in choosing the path forward.

Online therapy offers flexible formats to fit different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to send quick updates, process feelings between sessions, or get support without scheduling a full call. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Andrea help people with?

She works with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, and career or life transitions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She combines listening with goal-focused tools so people can try different strategies between sessions.

What kind of background does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience and ran a residential substance abuse program at the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs for nearly 15 years.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a California LCSW and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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